Mission Values

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Mission

Lead the way for a healthy tomorrow throughout Rural Tennessee Partnership ? Advocacy ? Education ? Resources

Values

Diversity: Maintain a diverse membership representative of the rural and underrepresented communities we serve, and foster an inclusive

environment through respect of people and thought.

Health Equity: Promote the overall health of rural Tennesseans through the removal of barriers attributed to social determinants of health and increasing

affordability and accessibility of quality, compassionate care in rural areas.

Health Education: Support and deliver evidence-based education and information to professionals and communities to improve overall health.

Collaboration: Partner with engaged communities, partner organizations, and policymakers to identify and address the healthcare needs in rural Tennessee.

Ethics: Adhere to the highest standards of professional integrity in all interactions and encourage others to do the same.

Sustainability: Maintain financially sound practices and good stewardship to achieve the long-term goals of improved social, physical, and emotional well-being of the rural and underserved citizens of Tennessee.

RHA of TN receives partial funding from the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Rural Health. It is the policy of the Rural Health Association of Tennessee to provide equal opportunity to all members, board members, employees, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers regardless of any individual's race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected class status in accordance with applicable federal law. In addition, it is the policy of the Rural Health Association of Tennessee to comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination. In support of this policy, the Rural Health Association of Tennessee expressly prohibits any form of harassment based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or an individual's status in any class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Welcome from the President

Greetings and Welcome,

It is my privilege and honor, along with the Rural Health Association of Tennessee's Board of Directors and staff, to welcome you to our 27th Annual Conference. This year's theme, "Rural Health United: Moving Forward Together," honors all of you who have served others during this time of difficulty and uncertainty. We applaud your strength and resolve to continue to make a difference.

One of the most important aspects of our conference is the level of professional development opportunities available. I would like to thank Conference Chairs Anna Hurt and Jackie Cavnar, and the conference planning committee, for their hard work and dedication in securing outstanding conference speakers and sessions.

As always, the conference is about more than learning. It's about connecting too. So, meet up with your friends and colleagues, make new acquaintances, engage with our sponsors, and participate in the Silent Auction. I hope you will immerse yourself in all that the conference has to offer, but also find some time to recharge and enjoy the beauty of East Tennessee. Finally, we would have no annual conference without the presence and participation of our attendees and sponsors. Thank you for your attendance and commitment to improve health access and health outcomes for all Tennesseans.

I want to publicly thank Jacy Warrell, our Executive Director, for her vision, hard work and commitment, as she continues to strengthen and expand the reach of the Rural Health Association of Tennessee. With Jacy's leadership and the Board's direction, RHA of TN, has new staff and programs, expanded member benefits, exciting initiatives and robust partnerships with organizations across all aspects of health care.

I am humbled and honored to serve as the President of the Rural Health Association of Tennessee this year. I have truly enjoyed my work with the Board and staff and consider it a privilege to be your representative. As I am ending my role as President, and Freda Russell takes the reins, I know this great organization will continue to be in constant pursuit of excellence and service.

Sincerely,

Dana Cobb RHA of TN 2021 President

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Board of Directors

PRESIDENT Dana Cobb Regional Program Administrator/ Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth dana.cobb@

PAST-PRESIDENT Elaine Jackson, MS Director, Coordinator School Health, Stewart County Board of Education elainejackson@

SECRETARY Mike Leventhal Executive Director Tennessee Men's Health Network mikel@

TREASURER Walter Fletcher, MD The Hinds Clinic fritzlum68@

PRESIDENT-ELECT Freda B. Russell, RN CEO, Three Rivers Hospital fredar@

Kathryn A. Atwood, M.A. CSH Supervisor Trousdale County School kathyatwood@

Middle Tennessee Vice President Jackie Cavnar, MBA Chief Operating Officer Mental Health America of the MidSouth jcavnar@

East TN Regional Vice President Anna M. Hurt, MPH District CShH Coordinator, Anderson County Schools ahurt@acs.ac

West TN Regional Vice President Barry Cooper, MS Executive Director, JACOA BarryC@

Terrica M. Durbin, CRNA, DNP, APN University of Tennessee terricrna@

Joe Florence, MD Director of Rural Programs Department of Family Medicine Quillen College of Medicine East Tennessee State University florencj@mail.etsu,edu

Beth Anne Fox, MD, MPH, CPE, FAAFP Associate Dean/Chief of Staff Quillen College of Medicine Professor, Department of Family Medicine East Tennessee State University FOXBA@mail.etsu.edu

Brenda B. Jones, PhD, MSN, CNM, FNP-BC, NHDP-BC Assistant Professor in Nursing brendajones@leeuniversity.edu

Bill Moats, CEO Ocoee Regional Health Corporation bmoats@

Sherry Scruggs, RN, BSN CEO, Milan General Hospital sherry.scruggs@

Alicia Calloway Chief Operating Officer, OPYS Physician Services Alicia.calloway@

EX-OFFICIO Kristina (Tina) Pilgreen TN Department of Health Office of Rural Health & Health Access kristina.pilgreen@

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Rural Health Association of TN Staff

Allica Austin, MBA, BSExS Workforce Development, Assistant Director allicia@

Dorshonda Evans, BSHA, LPN Member Engagement Director dorshonda@

Alison Gower, MA Rural Health Clinic Network Director alison@

Allie Haynes, BA Membership Manager allie@

Patty Lane, MS, MHM Workforce Development Director patty@

Jacy Warrell, MPA Executive Director jacy@

Past Presidents

2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Elaine Jackson, MS Aaron Haynes, MSBA Mary Vance, MS, CMPM Kathryn Atwood, M.A. Randall Kirby, BS/EMPT, PCC, WC Bill Jolley, MPA Joellen Edwards, PhD Angie G. Dotson, RN, BSN Jill Beason, MSN Bill Moats, EdS Betti Wilson Deborah O. Murph, RN Larry Stanifer, MPH

2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995

Betti Wilson Betti Wilson Patricia Totty Lisa A. Heaton, MSN Sue Standifer Sue Standifer Cindy Siler Al Grant Joyce Hopson, PhD Charles Ball, MD Phil Campbell AI Grant AI Grant

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2021 Conference Planning Committee

ANNA HURT, Chairperson Anderson County Schools

JACKIE CAVNAR, Co-Chair Mental Health America

RICHARD WALLACE ETSU Quillen Library

ASHLEY KING UTHSC

LESLIE BRASFIELD Manchester City Schools

ELAINE JACKSON Stewart County Schools

DANIEL JAYROE TCWD

KATHY ATWOOD Trousdale County Schools

DANA COBB TCCY?West

SUZY SONNIER United Health Care

JACY WARRELL RHA of TN

ALLIE HAYNES RHA of TN

DORSHONDA EVANS RHA of TN

PATRICIA HARNOIS?CHURCH ETSU College of Nursing

THOMAS KINCER ETSU, Rural and Community Programs

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